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Actually, you want to gain some pixels not lose em,, its loosing the pixels that causes things to expand.

A HUGE HOWDYYYY TECH SARGENT @CMCOFFEY!! Chris, wanted you to know that you and your family are being thought of and prayed for, especially during your deployment!! Prayers Up and Blessings Down that you are able to find some comfort and smiles in knowing you are NOT forgotten sonshine!! THANK YOU for serving our God and Country over there in that mess - hope all is well and that you have a blessed and peace filled Christmas young man!! Merry Christmas to our dear friend and his family! Tip, Tweeks and Puc!!

Yea it's my camera,,, it because I take my pics on a lower pixel setting (get to take a LOT more pics that way) and the lower the pixel setting the bigger the pixel and the bigger the pixel the more it expands whatever I take a pic of. Dont feel to bad Bern, it also has a habit of giving me a bald spot on my forehead.. Lets not let that stupid little 20 dollar camera keep us from enjoying some pie at the 2016 Pie Butt Ride brother!!!

Left palm itch = money flowing in. Right palm itch = money flowing out. could be wrong though,,, thinkin I better check my accounts too - maybe I got it backwards and I got a GREAT BIG surprise waiting for me :mo money: Look out you pretty little Heritage Springer,,,, you can no longer hide behind that Santa Clause scam!!

WOW ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ WOW WOW WOW BROTHER ,,, that sucker looks like he is of the buckerO'-steroideeO' breed!!! :guitarist 2: OUTSTANDING job on the hunt my man and CONGRATS!!!:clap2: Thinking that there rack may need just a little more support then Tweeks mirrors could muster, all though I do LOVE they way you think BJ, ,,,, maybe put a set of wheels on em and use em for that trailer everyone keeps saying I need .. PLUS,, I could wrap a few of those massive tines in tin foil and have an antenna setup that is second to none!!! :lightbulb:They certainly would add a certain ominous "one of a kind look" to someones Roadglide too though! This would make it easier for us out of state Pie Butt 26.2 riders to identify our host if his gorgeous Harley showed up for pie n ice cream supporting a set of those puppies

cling to, proving once again that if your gonna try to catch that rider on the Blue 1st Gen - you best not

I was one of those varmints who suggested we needed a Harley talk area. One of the main reasons I did was because it seems more and more folks are either talking about moving on or already have moved on to another brand of scoot and it seems like Harley Davidson is getting their share of that movement, as a matter of fact - I may have suggested it in the thread where the OP was asking opinions of the F6B compared to the Roadglide:scratchchin:. My point in doing so was in an effort to reassure the OP and others who do move away from Yamaha that, in spite of all the and about other brands (and we tend to :stickpoke:at Harley's more than others ), all bikes are totally accepted here and that we mean what we say when we proclaim "all are welcome". And then there is the fact that I also personally LOVE chatter about all the scoots, how they compare, personal tech tips, ride reports with pro's and con's = anything having to do with any breed of motorcycle and the folks that ride em. Indeed there are lots of other sites out there that deal with all other bikes but I tend to trust (and admire) the family we have here and tend to put more credence in their opinion's and thoughts on the subjects then just something I read on the net:detective:. Other input that may or may not be relevant:scratchchin: I like the idea of having a VR Facebook feed streaming on here - or something like that. Maybe moving the "shout box" so it shows at the top of more area's. I have tried to be an encouragement to others by nominating them to receive the little reward badges (have not done it enough) when they have done something extraodinary and I have actually had some folks come to me and thank me in person for that little gesture.. I wonder if a reminder in the form of a "sticky note" of how little stuff like that can affect people. Included in that note could also be things like reminding us to also use the "thanks"/"like" icons whenever we read a positive post - especially if the post was in response to a question we had made and someone took the time to answer it..

Yep, just because we tease him and call him "Fool" does not mean he is one,, THAT is FACT please remember I stood up for ya @Flyinfool when it comes time to adjust those nozzles in an easterly direction

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Hey Larry,, I went outside and double checked my Venture to make sure it was a Yamaha after reading about how trouble free you have found yours . Then it dawned on me that you were not talking about one of the 1st year 1st Gens and figured that is probably where the differences lie.. Seriously brother, I LOVE what your saying in this thread!! I too LOVE reading all about others adventures and seeing the pics too!! Hopefully some of these lop eared varmints will respond to your suggestion like @eagleeye (cant wait to read it Steve!!!) has and come up with something to warm our hearts up my friend!! Here is a little story (actually it goes on a few pages - I am kind of a "wordy" writer:missingtooth:) from our summer of 2014, hope this helps some until someone responds to your request to write something from this year: http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?94309-Ahhhh-the-summer-of-14-ADVENTURE-SERVED-UP-GORMET-STYLE!!!!&highlight=2014+venture+west Merry Christmas right back ya my friend! Puc

Down to 1.67!!!!! Read somewhere that it was suppose to go up today and it went down instead gotta admit though, my right palm has been itching all day and that usually means someones reachin for my wallet,,,, probably should have filled the car up today:big-grin-emoticon:

First things first,, and a hearty Larry,, it not uncommon for the fluid to become dark over time as its used - gotten hot (that slave you asked about is right down between the forward bevel and the crank shaft/stator area = REAL WARM!!) - picked up moisture and all that. Here is good read on slave location and swap. Its a 1st Gen BUT, I am almost positive that Mom Yam didnt relocate the slave on the 2nd Gens like yours so it should be same same.. This was a rebuild on the slave BUT a swap out for new would be somewhat easier, removal is same and less chance of having to redo it if things went south on the rebuild.. Just depends on how far you wanna get into it. A new slave is available to order from any Yam Shop.. Here is that link: http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?66302-Slave-Cylinder-Replacement

Congrats Scoot:dancefool:!! Those Vics are indeed NICE machines:thumbsup:! Wish all the best with her as you finish breaking her in and get started on the miles and miles of great touring fun!! Cannot wait to hear some stories and see some awesome 's! And to Mother Yamaha,,,,

that is eaten during Thanksgiving has a way of

What? Women have a "code" book too? I always thought they just lived by one simple code = I AM THE BOSS, DO WHAT I SAY OR ITS THE DOG HOUSE BUDDY!!! Oh,, wait a minute,, misinterpeted what you wrote,, "cold garage" = "dog house" = same/same Here is a pic of my wife, Tippy, wearing her rain gear

So, he brought me a Tractor Supply Adult Pedal Car that he no longer used. + So... I remembered I have this old driveway edger with a 3.5hp horizontal shaft Briggs engine and I have this welding machine, old sprockets and chains, etc:guitarist 2: + 's = Gonna get interesting around HERE soon TOO!! SOUNDS LIKE A HOOT BEAU!!

Since I had the nerve to ask such a nosey question, I will go first I was 9. I whined and bugged my dad enough :Im not listening tothat he finally caved and agreed to split the cost of a scoot with me. He was supporting his family of 7 kids at the time by delivering linen for a living and found this 1959 Sears/Allstate moped at one of his stops for a measly 50 bucks - actually, back then 50 dollars was a TON of money!! As I recall, my half of that 50 bucks pretty much emptied my little black bank I kept hidden from my little brother who you see on the back of my beloved motorcycle. The pic of the two of us (a young Puc at the helm OF COURSE) was taken as I participated in our local Memorial Day parade - NO I didnt normally run around with crepe paper decorating my scoot and this was wayyyyyy before I discovered stickers . Notice though that I do have a grease rag draped over the front of the tank, I was always "tweaking" - even as a kid.. Still got the frame to that ol bike down stairs in the basement,, makes me every time I walk past it. Now it's YOUR turn:thumbsup:

I think that is the first pic I have seen of a bagged RSV @etcswjoe = LOOKS GREAT:178: Have always heard a lot of chatter about the differences between the Gen 1 and 2 concerning top heaviness brother.. You notice any major difference in that "feel" by removing the trunk? Also, you given any thought to puttin together a "quick detach" for the tour pac like they do on the HD's? Heard of anyone having done that?

Not sure the handling characteristics would be the same between a Wing and a Flat 6 Bagger so they may not be able to give accurate info Deej,, just thinking loosing a bunch of high center of gravity weight should REALLY effect the cornering.. Years ago I "bagged" one of my 1st Gens (before Tip was able to ride with me) and was SHOCKED at the difference loosing the trunk and lowering the windshield made = totally different "feel"... Wait a minute here,, I wonder if these newer 1800 Wings have detachable trunks?

@dustoff , I am not really sure if this is correct or not but I think if you click on my name anywhere on the board, then click on view profile, you should see something about accepting me as a friend.. Your welcome on the input, hopefully someone with more experience and info on the scoots chimes in cause I am looking forward to hearing from them too brother = what its all about:thumbsup:!!

Cause its true Ben,, cause its true!!

Try turning the machine off, reach around back and make sure the cable from the key board is plugged all the way in. If its a wireless keyboard you probably have a dead battery.

I think Harley's relationship with military contracts actually began back in WW1. I know that the original HD "Wrecking Crew", who somehow had a connection with where the term "hog" originated, came about between the two wars and they (the crew) had their beginnings over Harleys involvement in the war. That was way back in the "JD" type of Harley scoots - back when Harley's had those weird straight tanks that followed the backbone of the bike and were kinda long and rectangle shape. During WW2 Indian actually did produce and sell to the Military too, only about 1/2 as many bikes as Harley did though - the WLA was the most produced but I think both HD and Indian took a shot at a shaft drive model because the shaft driven bikes used by the Germans (BMW?) and Russians (copied BMW's) were way more durable (:think:gotta remember - those Beemers were gear driven primaries and secondaries - KINDA LIKE OUR VENTURES ). Harley did have the main contract with the Military though but I am thinking that had a lot to do with their relationship all the back to WW1. Them original HD guys were really savvy marketeers back then too! When ya think about it, there is an enormous amount of truth in what @slowrollwv was talking about as far as "rice burners" having their beginning thanks to HD too, A LOT of cloning going on. Amazing what came about because a couple guys got tired of peddling bicycles aint it,,, guess ol Red Green was right with his "Necessity IS the mother of inventions" quote

AWESOME!!!! I too would like to thank you for joining us from Moscow @Pavel !! Hopefully you do sign on as a supportive member and fill us in on what its like to own/operate and tour your country on your RSV - we really enjoy 's too and would be down right PROUD to share some time looking at some of any experiences you may want to share!! Regards from Muskegon Mi USA!

@WildBill1, being the curious type of lop eared varmint that I am I could not resist hopping over to the classifieds to take a peek at your scoot brother.. Couldnt find it:think: Pushing my luck a little further down the line here with my curiousity, any chance you could give us the inside scoop on what you have found as far as performance/ridability/comfort and all that on the new Chieftain? Do any touring on it? How did the Indian Dealerships/Polaris handle any issues you had? Good luck in your sale my friend! PS,, well,, there goes my + I earned for not hi-jackin the thread...